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Scunthorpe 1 Rochdale 0

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:18:34 -0000

Rochdale’s revival under new boss John Coleman hit the buffers as Garry Thompson’s wonder strike handed Scunthorpe victory in this League One basement battle.

Bell sounds optimistic over Dale’s return to action

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:03:12 -0000

Rochdale assistant manager Jimmy Bell was hoping to end a frustrating fortnight of inaction when the squad travelled to Scunthorpe last night.

Dale’s home game against Notts County at the weekend fell victim to the cold snap, the fixture postponed on Friday such was the effects of the deep freeze on the Spotland surface.

Rochdale v Notts County postponed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:46:50 -0000

Rochdale's clash with Notts County at Spotland has been postponed due to the freezing weather.

Postponement was Coleman’s first disappointment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:18 -0000

Rochdale manager John Coleman has settled into Spotland life and is sure his new side can secure League One survival this season – which is why Saturday’s postponement at Charlton came as a big disappointment.

The former Accrington boss has enjoyed an impressive first fortnight in charge of Dale after leading his new side to a 3-0 win over local rivals Bury.

Michael Symes knows his place at Rochdale

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:17 -0000

Striker Michael Symes will be looking for a return to more familiar territory during his loan spell at Rochdale, writes Richard Partington.

Ashley Grimes can fire Rochdale to safety, says team-mtae Nicky Adams

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:33:25 -0000

Nicky Adams is backing team-mate Ashley Grimes to fire Rochdale out of the League One drop zone.

Rochdale snap up pair of strikers Paul McCallum and Michael Symes in bid to beat the drop

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:16:15 -0000

New Rochdale manager John Coleman bolstered his squad with the deadline day captures of strikers Paul McCallum and Michael Symes.

Derby win showed Dale a way out of relegation mess

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:55 -0000

Two-goal derby hero Ashley Grimes believes Rochdale must use Saturday’s victory over Bury as a template for League One survival.

Dale’s first game under new boss John Coleman produced the club’s first win in 10 games, a 3-0 success against the Shakers.

Rochdale 3 Bury 0

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:21:39 -0000

A new line of T-shirts proclaiming ‘Coleman’s Mustard’ was already flying off the club shop shelves hours before Rochdale’s new manager took his Spotland bow.

Bury derby gives new boss Coleman the chance to make the perfect first impression

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:55:51 -0000

John Coleman can instantly endear himself to the Rochdale faithful today by leading his new team to victory over arch rivals Bury.

The charged atmosphere of a derby battle is sure to provide Coleman with a red-hot welcome on his Spotland debut as Dale boss, and the new man at the helm is determined to make an immediate impact.

Coleman aims to be Dale’s saviour

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:55:50 -0000

Bucking trends at relegation-threatened Rochdale will be crucial if new manager John Coleman is to successfully steer the Spotland club away from League One’s drop zone.

So Dale fans will have been cheered to see the new boss start as he means to go on this week when he was unveiled to the press corps.

Rochdale v Bury: Preview

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:22:08 -0000

John Coleman can instantly endear himself to the Rochdale faithful by leading his new team to victory over arch rivals Bury, writes Richard Partington.

Third time lucky for Rochdale

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:47:11 -0000

Rochdale chairman Chris Dunphy is convinced his capture of John Coleman can revive the club’s fortunes.

So, just what can Dale fans expect from John Coleman?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:02:22 -0000

The best way to describe Dale’s new boss John Coleman is an ambitious, passionate winner.

Scarf-waving a step too far for new boss John Coleman

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:33 -0000

Bucking trends at relegation-threatened Rochdale will be crucial if new manager John Coleman is to successfully steer the Spotland club away from League One’s drop zone.

John Coleman confirmed as Rochdale boss

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:58 -0000

John Coleman will lead Rochdale’s fight for League One survival after agreeing terms on a move to Spotland this week.

Having spent the last 13 years as manager of Accrington Stanley, orchestrating three promotions during his time at the Crown Ground, Coleman has accepted the challenge of staving off a return to the Football League’s basement division for struggling Dale.

Dazed Dale badly need John Coleman’s fight

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:18:05 -0000

John Coleman will be tasked with restoring Rochdale’s fighting spirit when he takes charge at Spotland this week.

Wycombe 3 Rochdale 0

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:39:12 -0000

Chris Beech succumbed to his third defeat in six games as Rochdale were thumped 3-0 by fellow strugglers Wycombe at Adams Park.

Chris Beech and his boys unaffected by rumours of approach for Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:55:30 -0000

Chris Beech will brush off all talk of Rochdale’s reported interest in John Coleman this weekend when his troops step out at Adams Park for a crunch League One survival clash.

Coleman was at Prenton Park for Dale’s goalless draw against Tranmere on Tuesday, prompting rumours of a move to Spotland for the Accrington Stanley chief.

Wycombe v Rochdale: Preview

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:42:55 -0000

Chris Beech will brush off all talk of Rochdale’s reported interest in John Coleman tomorrow when his troops step out at Adams Park for a crunch League One survival clash against Wycombe Wanderers.

Chris Beech not playing Ball over striker

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:45 -0000

Rochdale boss Chris Beech is involved in a tug-of-war over Peterborough striker David Ball.

Tranmere 0 Rochdale 0

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:29:13 -0000

A POINT at Prenton Park did little for Rochdale’s lowly position in League One – but boss Chris Beech could at least take heart in a much-improved performance.

Beech’s boys had done little to cement the caretaker chief a full-time role in the Spotland hotseat with two poor performances before this clash.

Chris Beech needs to find Dale boost for survival battle

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:42:57 -0000

Chris Beech faces the tough task of picking up his demoralised Rochdale troops in time for tonight’s trip to Tranmere.

Demoralised Rochdale reach new depths

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:29 -0000

The temperature was raised on Chris Beech after Rochdale’s season sank to new depths with a demoralising display at home to Stevenage.

Rochdale 1 Stevenage 5

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:09 -0000

A shocking display from Rochdale had relegation written right all over it as Stevenage ran amok at Spotland.

Beech: Flitcroft rumours won't disrupt us

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:00:06 -0000

Talk of David Flitcroft’s return to Spotland has done little to knock Chris Beech off his stride.

The new Dale manager’s working week began amid speculation linking former number two David Flitcroft with a return to Spotland. But far from feeling unsettled by talk of a usurping, Beech was in buoyant mood ahead of today’s home game against Stevenage.

Dale striker takes dreadlock holiday

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:15:30 -0000

Rochdale striker Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro is hoping his recent haircut does not have a Samson-like detrimental effect on his form.

Dale rule out Flitcroft move and put faith in boss Beech

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:46:19 -0000

Rochdale have no interest in bringing Dave Flitcroft back to Spotland and will give Chris Beech every opportunity to prove himself as manager.

No return for Flitcroft as Dale back Chris Beech

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:55:43 -0000

Rochdale have no interest in bringing Dave Flitcroft back to Spotland and will give Chris Beech every opportunity to prove his worth as manager.

Number two to Keith Hill, ‘Flicker’ left the club last summer when the duo took charge at Barnsley. Weekend reports claimed he was the frontrunner to replace Steve Eyre as permanent boss.

Chris Beech: We need to take training ground form onto the pitch

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:13:27 -0000

Hitting the right notes in rehearsal is all well and good – but Rochdale must stop reserving their best performances for the training ground.

Hartlepool 2 Rochdale 0

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:14:20 -0000

Rochdale fell to their first defeat under new boss Chris Beech as Hartlepool ended their three-month run without a home win.

Brett Ormerod in at Spotland

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:39:52 -0000

Rochdale followed up the signing of one Seasider with another when Brett Ormerod joined Daniel Bogdanovc at Spotland yesterday, writes Richard Partington.

Rochdale 1 Preston 1

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:18:27 -0000

Dale debutant Daniel Bogdanovic offered the League One strugglers a double lift on his Spotland bow.

Can the managerial overhaul save Rochdale?

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:06:56 -0000

Expectations took a nosedive during the autumn as it became evident Rochdale were facing a battle for survival in League One.

Rochdale 1 Preston 1

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:26:34 -0000

Rochdale debutant Daniel Bogdanovitch offered the League One strugglers a double lift on his Spotland bow.

Walsall 0 Rochdale 0

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:21:45 -0000

Caretaker boss Chris Beech guided Rochdale to a point at fellow strugglers Walsall.

Boxing Day bonus for Dale skipper Gary Jones

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:55:10 -0000

The postponement of Boxing Day’s game at Tranmere Rovers brought a smile to at least one face in the Rochdale camp. The League One clash was called off after a section of corrugated roofing over the main stand at Prenton Park collapsed in high winds.

It meant caretaker boss Chris Beech’s management debut had to be put on hold, but the news was a bit of a bonus for Birkenhead-born skipper Gary Jones. He had been set to miss the game through illness and was not too disheartened when the call came in from boss Beech telling him the fixture was off.

Ex-Dale men in the headlines and still in the goals...

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:55:09 -0000

They all hit the net during their time at Spotland but, having moved on to pastures new, Alex Rowen takes a look at where some of Dale’s most prolific scorers of the last decade are now ...

Tranmere v Rochdale called off

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:47:47 -0000

Rochdale's game at Tranmere was called off after high winds damaged the Prenton Park stadium roof.